Glass Carafe: There is a graduated glass pot at the bottom with a maximum capacity of 12 cups. Water Reservoir: The side of the machine features a transparent water level window, also marked with increments from 4 to 12. Brewing Basket: The black cylindrical section at the top is where the filter and coffee grounds are placed. Warming Plate: There is a circular base under the carafe, which usually functions to keep the coffee warm. Operating this type of coffee machine is very straightforward: simply add coffee grounds and a filter to the top, fill the reservoir with water, and turn it on. Hot water will then drip through the grounds and collect in the glass carafe below.